Don't wait! Amazon's best Prime Day deals of the year are live early

Sure, good things usually come to those who wait. But when it comes to a good ol' sale, the early bird gets the worm. In this case we're talking about Amazon's annual Prime Day event, which Amazon announced earlier this week will be on July 16 and 17 this year. 

Though the annual summer deals blowout will include "access to millions of great deals" across the 48-hour sales event, savvy online shopping experts (such as ourselves) know that some of the best deals go live well before the two-day event — and in some cases deals are better in the days before the official start date.

In fact we've already spotted deals on some of our top-recommended items for AOL shoppers, such as the palazzo pants Cher loves and the Neutrogena moisturizer that Jennifer Garner said makes her skin look "fresh and plump and better," to the neck light that makes reading in bed or doing crafting hobbies super easy.

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During Amazon's official Prime Day event from July 16 and 17 you can expect to see markdown on big-name brands like Clinique, Samsung, Allbirds, Fitbit, Bose, Sony, Oral-B, Ninja and Kiehl’s, according to Amazon. Plus, in addition to your standard good-as-Black-Friday markdowns, invite-only deals are also back this year, which means that Prime members can request an invitation to shop exclusive deals that Amazon expects to sell out quickly. Some top Invite-only deals to know about this year? Up to 40% off Sony wireless headphones and up to 30% off Peloton products, just to name a few.

Plus, Amazon is not where it ends. Other retailers all across the internet are getting in on the July sales fun. Walmart just announced "its largest savings event ever" — dubbed “Walmart Deals" will take place from Monday, July 8 toThursday, July 11. 

All of that said, there are loads of deals unveiling across the internet over the next couple of weeks, which means we'll be keeping tabs on all of the deals that are worth your time and money. Below are some of the best early deals we're seeing on Amazon.

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Prime Day FAQs

What is Prime Day?

Chances are you may already be familiar with Amazon's annual sales event. Typically a July sale, Amazon has added a similar October event in recent years to kick off the holiday shopping season. The July Prime Day is typically a two-day online shopping extravaganza when virtually every product category will have discounts, including the biggest names in tech, fashion, beauty, home, kitchen and everything in between. There are usually dropping prices and limited-time promotions that are too good to pass up. Lightning Deals, in particular, can have significantly reduced prices for a brief time, adding just a bit of urgency to your shopping experience.

When is Prime Day this year?

Official Prime Day 2024 dates will be July 16 and 17, with plenty of lead-up deals and wind-down sales, making the typically two-day event stretch even longer. Be warned; Amazon will not be the only retailer sharing sales during this time. There will be countless sales to shop for many days surrounding the event.

What other stores have Prime Day-style deals?

Virtually all digital stores offer some promotion to compete, and it's worth doing a little price comparison before checking out. We've seen some better prices off Amazon during Prime Day with competitors matching or beating prices. Walmart is launching its biggest savings event of the year, Walmart Deals, a week prior, July 8 - July 11, for a full four days of savings. Other retailers to check are Target, Best Buy, Wayfair, Overstock.com and more.

What are the best ways to save during Prime Day?

We've got all the tips and tricks you need to help you shop Amazon Prime Days like a pro. The first thing you'll want to do to make sure you can take full advantage of Prime Day 2024 is to sign up for a Prime membership. This will give you full access to all the deals, plus free shipping. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here.

• Create a Wish List - Just like we suggested during the summer savings event, the most efficient way to navigate Prime Big Deal Days is to consider creating a wish list ahead of time. This makes it easier to track prices and not miss when the deal goes live.

• Utilizing Lightning Deals - Lightning Deals are a hallmark of Prime Days, offering time-sensitive opportunities to snag products at unbeatable prices. Keep an eye on these fleeting deals because they run out when the clock does or the item sells out, whichever comes first.

• Shop early deals - Some products will drop in price ahead of the official sale dates as part of the lead-up sales event to get a competitive edge, so if the price of an item is the best you've seen, you'll want to scoop it up ASAP

• Price match at other retailers - Because many retailers are

What were the best-selling products from last year?

There were deals across every category, but according to Amazon itself, the top-selling products from Prime Day 2023 were the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Laneige Lip Glowy Balm, Apple AirPods, and the Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner, which is still a top seller for AOL readers today.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

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